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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.83 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.83 and 326.37 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.83 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.83 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.83 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 294,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,003.89/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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