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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 900.75 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 900.75 and 327.18 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 900.75 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/900.75 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 900.75 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 294,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,707.39/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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