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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.18 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.18 and 305.69 is: 421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.18 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.18 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.18 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 137,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,308.35/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.90

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