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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 450.29 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 450.29 and 325.96 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 450.29 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/450.29 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 450.29 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 146,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,776.22/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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