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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 899.49 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 899.49 and 325.57 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 899.49 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/899.49 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 899.49 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 292,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,846.96/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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