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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.73 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.73 and 286.18 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.73 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.73 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.73 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 139,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,860.88/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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