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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 898.44 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 898.44 and 325.01 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 898.44 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/898.44 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 898.44 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 292,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,003.01/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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