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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 899.05 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 899.05 and 325.44 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 899.05 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/899.05 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 899.05 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 292,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,586.83/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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