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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 899.38 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 899.38 and 325.16 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 899.38 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/899.38 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 899.38 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 292,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,442.40/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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