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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 484.79 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 484.79 and 301.62 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 484.79 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/484.79 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 484.79 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 146,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,222.67/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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