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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 904.32 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 904.32 and 328.01 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 904.32 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/904.32 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 904.32 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 296,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,621.48/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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