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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 901.02 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 901.02 and 326.28 is: 489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 901.02 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/901.02 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 901.02 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 293,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,984.81/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.56

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