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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 486.57 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 486.57 and 299.61 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 486.57 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/486.57 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 486.57 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 145,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,781.99/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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