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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 488.52 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 488.52 and 312.94 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 488.52 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/488.52 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 488.52 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 152,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,877.45/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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