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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 898.80 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 898.80 and 325.54 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 898.80 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/898.80 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 898.80 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 292,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,595.35/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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