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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901 and 326.85 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 294,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,491.85/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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