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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 899.44 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 899.44 and 326.21 is: 488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 899.44 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/899.44 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 899.44 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 293,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,401.01/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.40

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