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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.06 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.06 and 284.20 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.06 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.06 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.06 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 128,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,759.65/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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