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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 601.25 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 601.25 and 325.29 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 601.25 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/601.25 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 601.25 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 195,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,578.99/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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