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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.96 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.96 and 549.60 is: 824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.96 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.96 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.96 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 495,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,167.62/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.62

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