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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 489 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 489 and 307.04 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 489 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/489 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 489 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 150,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,142.56/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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