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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 486.52 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 486.52 and 295.07 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 486.52 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/486.52 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 486.52 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 143,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,554.29/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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