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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 898.48 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 898.48 and 322.23 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 898.48 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/898.48 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 898.48 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 289,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,516.40/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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