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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.79 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.79 and 301.29 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.79 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.79 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.79 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 147,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,267.54/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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