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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 900.15 and 490.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 900.15 and 490.29 is: 735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 900.15 = 490.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/900.15 = 490.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 900.15 × 490.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 441,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,334.54/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.40

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