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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.74, 899.82 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.74, 899.82 and 325.54 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.74 : 899.82 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.74/899.82 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.74x = 899.82 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.74x = 292,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,927.40/599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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