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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 497.48 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.13 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.13 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.13 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 448,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,287.16/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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