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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 902.32 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 902.32 and 328 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 902.32 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/902.32 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 902.32 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 295,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,960.96/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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