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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 902.72 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 902.72 and 328.10 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 902.72 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/902.72 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 902.72 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 296,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,176.28/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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