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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 899.10 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 899.10 and 325.28 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 899.10 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/899.10 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 899.10 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 292,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,461.50/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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