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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 902.26 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 902.26 and 327.44 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 902.26 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/902.26 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 902.26 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 295,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,431.91/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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