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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 903.62 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 903.62 and 328.86 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 903.62 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/903.62 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 903.62 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 297,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,164.47/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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