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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 487.54 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 487.54 and 299.30 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 487.54 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/487.54 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 487.54 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 145,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,916.79/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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