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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 903.68 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 903.68 and 328.61 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 903.68 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/903.68 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 903.68 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 296,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,952.12/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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