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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 450.39 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 450.39 and 317.34 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 450.39 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/450.39 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 450.39 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 142,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,926.76/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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