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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 902.64 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 902.64 and 327.78 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 902.64 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/902.64 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 902.64 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 295,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,867.34/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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