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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.43, 551.75 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.43, 551.75 and 325.62 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.43 : 551.75 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.43/551.75 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.43x = 551.75 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.43x = 179,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,659.21/399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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