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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 486.63 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 486.63 and 299.52 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 486.63 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/486.63 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 486.63 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 145,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,755.42/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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