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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.83 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.83 and 327.12 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.83 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.83 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.83 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 295,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,006.63/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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