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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 449.95 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 449.95 and 325.72 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 449.95 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/449.95 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 449.95 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 146,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,557.71/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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