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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 452.79 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 452.79 and 309.69 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 452.79 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/452.79 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 452.79 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 140,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,224.54/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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