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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.85 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.85 and 286.83 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.85 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.85 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.85 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 139,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,928.58/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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