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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 485.60 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 485.60 and 305.84 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 485.60 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/485.60 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 485.60 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 148,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,515.90/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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