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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 489.29 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 489.29 and 306.21 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 489.29 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/489.29 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 489.29 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 149,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,825.49/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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