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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 901.35 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 901.35 and 498.84 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 901.35 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/901.35 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 901.35 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 449,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,629.43/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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