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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 901.94 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 901.94 and 327.24 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 901.94 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/901.94 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 901.94 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 295,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,149.21/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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