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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.70 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.70 and 322.60 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.70 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.70 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.70 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 157,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,654.62/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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