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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.97 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.97 and 300.30 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.97 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.97 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.97 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 146,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837.69/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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