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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.49, 902.36 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.49, 902.36 and 499.08 is: 747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.49 : 902.36 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.49/902.36 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.49x = 902.36 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.49x = 450,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,347.33/602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.48

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