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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 899.60 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 899.60 and 325.85 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 899.60 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/899.60 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 899.60 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 293,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,128.53/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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