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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 898.08 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 898.08 and 324.96 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 898.08 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/898.08 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 898.08 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 291,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,840.08/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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