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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 902.94 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 902.94 and 328.46 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 902.94 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/902.94 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 902.94 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 296,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,579.67/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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