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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 898.12 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 898.12 and 325.36 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 898.12 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/898.12 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 898.12 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 292,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,212.32/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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