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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 902.22 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 902.22 and 499.50 is: 749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 902.22 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/902.22 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 902.22 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 450,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,658.89/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.86

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