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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.99, 903.45 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.99, 903.45 and 328.39 is: 492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.99 : 903.45 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.99/903.45 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.99x = 903.45 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.99x = 296,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,683.95/601.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.84

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