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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 902.56 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 902.56 and 328.50 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 902.56 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/902.56 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 902.56 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 296,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,490.96/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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