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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.48, 550.32 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.48, 550.32 and 325.58 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.48 : 550.32 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.48/550.32 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.48x = 550.32 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.48x = 179,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,173.19/398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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