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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,248.34 and 506.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,248.34 and 506.23 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,248.34 = 506.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,248.34 = 506.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,248.34 × 506.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 631,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,947.16/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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