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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 486.75 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 486.75 and 302.34 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 486.75 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/486.75 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 486.75 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 147,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,164.00/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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