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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 899.12 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 899.12 and 325.60 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 899.12 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/899.12 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 899.12 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 292,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,753.47/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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