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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.18 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.18 and 327.43 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.18 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.18 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.18 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 295,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,073.37/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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