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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.10, 900.93 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.10, 900.93 and 493.10 is: 739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.10 : 900.93 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.10/900.93 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.10x = 900.93 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.10x = 444,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,248.58/601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.06

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