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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 489.03 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 489.03 and 325.11 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 489.03 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/489.03 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 489.03 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 158,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,988.54/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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