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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 901.73 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 901.73 and 327.09 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 901.73 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/901.73 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 901.73 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 294,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,946.87/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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