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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 486.07 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 486.07 and 291.16 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 486.07 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/486.07 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 486.07 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 141,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,524.02/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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