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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 903.05 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 903.05 and 328.39 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 903.05 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/903.05 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 903.05 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 296,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,549.92/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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