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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.91 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.91 and 82.45 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.91 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.91 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.91 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 40,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308.18/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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