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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.38 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.38 and 297.02 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.38 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.38 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.38 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 144,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,761.61/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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