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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.01, 901.76 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.01, 901.76 and 326.78 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.01 : 901.76 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.01/901.76 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.01x = 901.76 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.01x = 294,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,677.13/601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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