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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 901.50 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 901.50 and 326.77 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 901.50 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/901.50 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 901.50 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 294,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,580.80/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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