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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 900.95 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 900.95 and 326.58 is: 490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 900.95 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/900.95 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 900.95 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 294,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,230.62/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.42

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