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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.82, 899.94 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.82, 899.94 and 326.12 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.82 : 899.94 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.82/899.94 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.82x = 899.94 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.82x = 293,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,488.43/599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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