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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,246.68 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,246.68 and 505.08 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,246.68 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,246.68 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,246.68 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 629,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,673.13/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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