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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 900.63 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 900.63 and 326.73 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 900.63 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/900.63 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 900.63 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 294,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,262.84/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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