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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 448.66 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 448.66 and 297.76 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 448.66 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/448.66 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 448.66 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 133,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,593.00/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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