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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.50, 1,246.83 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.50, 1,246.83 and 489.50 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.50 : 1,246.83 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.50/1,246.83 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.50x = 1,246.83 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.50x = 610,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,323.29/903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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