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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 562.74 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 562.74 and 325 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 562.74 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/562.74 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 562.74 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 182,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,890.50/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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