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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 489.49 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 489.49 and 312.89 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 489.49 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/489.49 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 489.49 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 153,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,156.53/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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