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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.64 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.64 and 295.34 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.64 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.64 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.64 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 144,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,314.94/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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