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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 488.67 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 488.67 and 290.77 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 488.67 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/488.67 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 488.67 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 142,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,090.58/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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