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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 902.73 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 902.73 and 327.83 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 902.73 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/902.73 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 902.73 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 295,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,941.98/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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