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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 454.62 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 454.62 and 287.80 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 454.62 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/454.62 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 454.62 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 130,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,839.64/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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