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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 485.13 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 485.13 and 302.48 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 485.13 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/485.13 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 485.13 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 146,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,742.12/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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