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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.13 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.13 and 284.31 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.13 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.13 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.13 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 138,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,780.24/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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