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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 901.43 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 901.43 and 327.11 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 901.43 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/901.43 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 901.43 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 294,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,861.85/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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