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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 486.72 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 486.72 and 304.01 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 486.72 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/486.72 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 486.72 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 147,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,967.75/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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