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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 488.07 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 488.07 and 303.75 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 488.07 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/488.07 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 488.07 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 148,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,251.26/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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