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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 486.39 and 294.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 486.39 and 294.69 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 486.39 = 294.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/486.39 = 294.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 486.39 × 294.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 143,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,334.27/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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