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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 460.89 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 460.89 and 325.26 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 460.89 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/460.89 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 460.89 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 149,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,909.08/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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