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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 901.23 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 901.23 and 322.99 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 901.23 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/901.23 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 901.23 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 291,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,092.85/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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