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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 899.48 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 899.48 and 326.31 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 899.48 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/899.48 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 899.48 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 293,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,509.32/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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