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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.96 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.96 and 326.32 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.96 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.96 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.96 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 294,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,001.27/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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