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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 487.73 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 487.73 and 310.58 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 487.73 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/487.73 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 487.73 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 151,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,477.52/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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