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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 447.66 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 447.66 and 310.68 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 447.66 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/447.66 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 447.66 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 139,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,079.01/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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