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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.27, 902.14 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.27, 902.14 and 327.04 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.27 : 902.14 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.27/902.14 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.27x = 902.14 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.27x = 295,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,032.79/601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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