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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 899.50 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 899.50 and 325.70 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 899.50 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/899.50 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 899.50 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 292,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,967.15/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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