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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 900.21 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 900.21 and 326.63 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 900.21 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/900.21 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 900.21 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 294,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,039.07/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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