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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 488.34 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 488.34 and 305.58 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 488.34 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/488.34 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 488.34 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 149,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,226.94/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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