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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 898.29 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 898.29 and 325.35 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 898.29 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/898.29 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 898.29 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 292,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,258.65/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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