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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 902.02 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 902.02 and 326.94 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 902.02 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/902.02 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 902.02 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 294,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,906.42/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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