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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 902.09 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 902.09 and 327.33 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 902.09 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/902.09 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 902.09 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 295,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,279.48/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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