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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 900.45 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 900.45 and 326.43 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 900.45 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/900.45 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 900.45 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 293,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,933.89/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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