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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 901.17 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 901.17 and 499.08 is: 748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 901.17 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/901.17 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 901.17 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 449,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,755.92/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.17

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