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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 486.46 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 486.46 and 291.38 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 486.46 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/486.46 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 486.46 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 141,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,744.71/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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