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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900 and 492.48 is: 738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 443,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,232/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.13

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