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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 902.79 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 902.79 and 328.14 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 902.79 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/902.79 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 902.79 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 296,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,241.51/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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