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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 899.08 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 899.08 and 325.33 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 899.08 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/899.08 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 899.08 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 292,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,491.57/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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