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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 644.18 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 644.18 and 325.81 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 644.18 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/644.18 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 644.18 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 209,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.05/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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