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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 903.99 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 903.99 and 328.57 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 903.99 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/903.99 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 903.99 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 297,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,023.99/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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