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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 900.42 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 900.42 and 326.22 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 900.42 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/900.42 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 900.42 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 293,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,735.01/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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