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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.73, 898.97 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.73, 898.97 and 325.24 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.73 : 898.97 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.73/898.97 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.73x = 898.97 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.73x = 292,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,376.51/599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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