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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 901.17 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 901.17 and 493.26 is: 738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 901.17 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/901.17 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 901.17 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 444,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,511.11/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.78

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