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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 900.04 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 900.04 and 326.40 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 900.04 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/900.04 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 900.04 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 293,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,773.06/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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