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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 899.28 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 899.28 and 325.56 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 899.28 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/899.28 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 899.28 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 292,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,769.60/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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