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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 899.47 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 899.47 and 326.03 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 899.47 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/899.47 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 899.47 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 293,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254.20/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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