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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 898.41 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 898.41 and 325.15 is: 487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 898.41 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/898.41 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 898.41 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 292,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,118.01/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.59

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