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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 487.47 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 487.47 and 280.65 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 487.47 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/487.47 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 487.47 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 136,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,811.34/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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