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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 485.59 and 325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 485.59 and 325.31 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 485.59 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/485.59 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 485.59 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 157,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,967.28/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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