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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 898.88 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 898.88 and 325.14 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 898.88 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/898.88 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 898.88 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 292,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,261.20/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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