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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 453.05 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 453.05 and 317.44 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 453.05 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/453.05 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 453.05 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 143,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,816.19/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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