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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.12 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.12 and 308.68 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.12 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.12 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.12 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 150,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,672.88/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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