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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 898.56 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 898.56 and 325.08 is: 487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 898.56 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/898.56 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 898.56 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 292,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,103.88/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.60

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