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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 488.66 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 488.66 and 291.69 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 488.66 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/488.66 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 488.66 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 142,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,535.78/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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