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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 487.08 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 487.08 and 280.62 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 487.08 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/487.08 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 487.08 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 136,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,684.39/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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