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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.99, 598.49 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.99, 598.49 and 325.79 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.99 : 598.49 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.99/598.49 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.99x = 598.49 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.99x = 194,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,980.90/398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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