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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,246.66 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,246.66 and 489.38 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,246.66 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,246.66 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,246.66 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 610,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,090.47/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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