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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.33, 900.69 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.33, 900.69 and 326.84 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.33 : 900.69 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.33/900.69 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.33x = 900.69 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.33x = 294,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,381.52/601.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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