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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 488.96 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 488.96 and 283.72 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 488.96 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/488.96 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 488.96 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 138,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,727.73/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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