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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.23, 899.37 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.23, 899.37 and 325.52 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.23 : 899.37 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.23/899.37 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.23x = 899.37 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.23x = 292,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,761.80/599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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