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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 904.26 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 904.26 and 499.38 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 904.26 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/904.26 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 904.26 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 451,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,569.36/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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