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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 487.46 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 487.46 and 300.18 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 487.46 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/487.46 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 487.46 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 146,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,325.74/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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