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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 902.25 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 902.25 and 495.66 is: 742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 902.25 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/902.25 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 902.25 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 447,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,209.24/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.16

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