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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 488.87 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 488.87 and 307.87 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 488.87 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/488.87 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 488.87 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 150,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,506.80/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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