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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.11, 903.15 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.11, 903.15 and 328.73 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.11 : 903.15 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.11/903.15 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.11x = 903.15 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.11x = 296,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,892.50/602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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