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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 453.69 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 453.69 and 317.76 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 453.69 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/453.69 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 453.69 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 144,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,164.53/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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