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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.82 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.82 and 301.32 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.82 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.82 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.82 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 147,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,291.24/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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