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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 484.47 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 484.47 and 308.34 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 484.47 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/484.47 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 484.47 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 149,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,381.48/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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