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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.82, 903.23 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.82, 903.23 and 328.14 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.82 : 903.23 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.82/903.23 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.82x = 903.23 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.82x = 296,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,385.89/601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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