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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.04 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.04 and 296.32 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.04 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.04 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.04 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 144,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,319.69/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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