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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.22 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.22 and 325.85 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.22 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.22 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.22 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 292,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,681.31/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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