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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.17 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.17 and 304.81 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.17 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.17 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.17 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 148,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494.29/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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