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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 456.84 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 456.84 and 325.08 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 456.84 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/456.84 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 456.84 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 148,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,509.55/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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