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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 604.13 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 604.13 and 325.60 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 604.13 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/604.13 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 604.13 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 196,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,701.59/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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