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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 904.03 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 904.03 and 494.12 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 904.03 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/904.03 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 904.03 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 446,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,699.30/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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