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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.71 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.71 and 284.22 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.71 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.71 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.71 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 139,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,185.38/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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