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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 449.13 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 449.13 and 305.61 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 449.13 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/449.13 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 449.13 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 137,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258.62/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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