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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 902.38 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 902.38 and 328.02 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 902.38 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/902.38 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 902.38 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 295,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,998.69/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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