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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 901.16 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 901.16 and 484.68 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 901.16 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/901.16 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 901.16 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 436,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,774.23/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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