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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.89 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.89 and 310.89 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.89 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.89 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.89 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 151,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,988.74/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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