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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 899.82 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 899.82 and 326.55 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 899.82 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/899.82 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 899.82 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 293,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,836.22/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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