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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 900.26 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 900.26 and 326.19 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 900.26 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/900.26 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 900.26 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 293,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,654.18/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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