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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 897.48 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 897.48 and 325 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 897.48 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/897.48 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 897.48 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 291,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,681/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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