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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,354.23 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,354.23 and 446.50 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,354.23 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,354.23 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,354.23 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 604,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,663.70/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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