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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 903.03 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 903.03 and 328.02 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 903.03 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/903.03 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 903.03 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 296,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,211.90/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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