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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.34 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.34 and 322.98 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.34 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.34 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.34 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 290,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,790.20/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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