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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 900.30 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 900.30 and 492.20 is: 738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 900.30 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/900.30 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 900.30 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 443,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,127.66/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.30

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