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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.39, 1,246.70 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.39, 1,246.70 and 510.44 is: 704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.39 : 1,246.70 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.39/1,246.70 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.39x = 1,246.70 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.39x = 636,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,365.55/903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.42

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