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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 483.90 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 483.90 and 328.40 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 483.90 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/483.90 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 483.90 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 158,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,912.76/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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