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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 898.99 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 898.99 and 322.27 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 898.99 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/898.99 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 898.99 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 289,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,717.51/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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