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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.10 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.10 and 498.74 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.10 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.10 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.10 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 449,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,411.36/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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