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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 904.05 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 904.05 and 498.30 is: 747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 904.05 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/904.05 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 904.05 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 450,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,488.12/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.45

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