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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 899.06 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 899.06 and 325.72 is: 487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 899.06 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/899.06 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 899.06 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 292,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,841.82/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.78

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