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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900.90 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900.90 and 492.24 is: 738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900.90 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900.90 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900.90 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 443,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,459.02/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.31

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