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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 898.74 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 898.74 and 325.61 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 898.74 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/898.74 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 898.74 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 292,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,634.24/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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