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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 899.25 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 899.25 and 326.22 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 899.25 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/899.25 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 899.25 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 293,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,353.34/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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