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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 901.62 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 901.62 and 498.68 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 901.62 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/901.62 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 901.62 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 449,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,619.86/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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