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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 898.09 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 898.09 and 324.65 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 898.09 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/898.09 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 898.09 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 291,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,564.92/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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