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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 487.54 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 487.54 and 289.19 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 487.54 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/487.54 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 487.54 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 140,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,991.69/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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