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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 901.62 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 901.62 and 492.60 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 901.62 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/901.62 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 901.62 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 444,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,138.01/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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