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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 902.13 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 902.13 and 327.61 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 902.13 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/902.13 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 902.13 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 295,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,546.81/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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