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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 902.44 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 902.44 and 504.36 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 902.44 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/902.44 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 902.44 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 455,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,154.64/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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