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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 899.46 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 899.46 and 326.34 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 899.46 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/899.46 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 899.46 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 293,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,529.78/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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