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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 489.65 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 489.65 and 304.43 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 489.65 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/489.65 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 489.65 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 149,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,060.18/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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