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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.92 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.92 and 328.46 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.92 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.92 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.92 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 295,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,912.50/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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