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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 901.33 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 901.33 and 326.82 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 901.33 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/901.33 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 901.33 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 294,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,572.67/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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