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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.46 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.46 and 271.80 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.46 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.46 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.46 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 132,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,763.43/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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