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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 608.91 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 608.91 and 325.29 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 608.91 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/608.91 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 608.91 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 198,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,072.33/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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