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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.88 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.88 and 324.16 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.88 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.88 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.88 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 158,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,151.18/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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