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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.20 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.20 and 498.20 is: 747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.20 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.20 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.20 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 448,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,977.84/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.30

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