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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 900.30 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 900.30 and 326.26 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 900.30 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/900.30 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 900.30 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 293,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,731.88/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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