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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 488.04 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 488.04 and 301.60 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 488.04 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/488.04 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 488.04 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 147,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,192.86/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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