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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 489.41 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 489.41 and 314.89 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 489.41 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/489.41 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 489.41 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 154,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,108.70/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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