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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 903.24 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 903.24 and 328.07 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 903.24 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/903.24 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 903.24 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 296,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,325.95/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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