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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 901.07 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 901.07 and 327.50 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 901.07 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/901.07 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 901.07 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 295,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,094.28/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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