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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 898.52 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 898.52 and 325.53 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 898.52 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/898.52 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 898.52 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 292,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,493.59/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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