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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 900.11 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 900.11 and 492.75 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 900.11 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/900.11 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 900.11 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 443,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,530.43/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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