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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 653.19 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 653.19 and 325.33 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 653.19 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/653.19 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 653.19 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 212,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,502.30/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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