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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 899.33 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 899.33 and 325.37 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 899.33 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/899.33 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 899.33 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 292,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,608.88/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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