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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 903.48 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 903.48 and 492.88 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 903.48 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/903.48 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 903.48 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 445,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,307.22/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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