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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.20 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.20 and 326.83 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.20 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.20 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.20 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 294,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,537.97/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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