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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.54 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.54 and 280.98 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.54 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.54 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.54 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 137,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,550.95/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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