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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 489.60 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 489.60 and 301.68 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 489.60 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/489.60 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 489.60 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 147,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,702.53/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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