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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 459.50 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 459.50 and 325.39 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 459.50 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/459.50 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 459.50 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 149,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,516.71/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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