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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 900.87 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 900.87 and 326.16 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 900.87 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/900.87 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 900.87 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 293,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,827.76/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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