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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 901.23 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 901.23 and 326.68 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 901.23 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/901.23 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 901.23 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 294,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,415.41/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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