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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.76 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.76 and 305.16 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.76 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.76 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.76 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 148,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,844.84/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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