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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 487.08 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 487.08 and 270.90 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 487.08 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/487.08 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 487.08 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 131,949.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,949.97/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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