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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.84 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.84 and 300.98 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.84 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.84 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.84 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 146,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,830.08/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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