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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 488.21 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 488.21 and 291.43 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 488.21 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/488.21 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 488.21 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 142,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,279.04/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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