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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.93, 902.88 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.93, 902.88 and 327.96 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.93 : 902.88 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.93/902.88 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.93x = 902.88 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.93x = 296,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,108.52/601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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