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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.17 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.17 and 289.41 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.17 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.17 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.17 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 141,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,281.28/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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