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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.74, 903.69 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.74, 903.69 and 328.96 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.74 : 903.69 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.74/903.69 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.74x = 903.69 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.74x = 297,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,277.86/602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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