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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 490.44 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 490.44 and 307.68 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 490.44 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/490.44 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 490.44 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 150,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,898.58/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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