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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.24 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.24 and 325.79 is: 488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.24 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.24 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.24 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 222,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,589.34/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.11

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