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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.72, 903.39 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.72, 903.39 and 328.20 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.72 : 903.39 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.72/903.39 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.72x = 903.39 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.72x = 296,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,492.60/602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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