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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 901.67 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 901.67 and 327.49 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 901.67 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/901.67 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 901.67 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 295,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,283.40/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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