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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.90, 900.20 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.90, 900.20 and 326.02 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.90 : 900.20 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.90/900.20 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.90x = 900.20 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.90x = 293,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,477.07/599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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