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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 902.39 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 902.39 and 327.17 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 902.39 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/902.39 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 902.39 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 295,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,237.40/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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