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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 487.73 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 487.73 and 299.63 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 487.73 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/487.73 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 487.73 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 146,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,140.51/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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