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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.26 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.26 and 286.98 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.26 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.26 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.26 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 140,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,120.85/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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