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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 545.46 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 545.46 and 325.44 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 545.46 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/545.46 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 545.46 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 177,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,514.50/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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