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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 900.58 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 900.58 and 326.33 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 900.58 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/900.58 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 900.58 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 293,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,886.27/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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