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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.30, 562.48 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.30, 562.48 and 325.49 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.30 : 562.48 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.30/562.48 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.30x = 562.48 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.30x = 183,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,077.99/407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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