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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.02, 901.41 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.02, 901.41 and 492.67 is: 737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.02 : 901.41 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.02/901.41 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.02x = 901.41 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.02x = 444,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,097.66/602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.68

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