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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 494.01 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 494.01 and 284.04 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 494.01 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/494.01 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 494.01 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 140,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,318.60/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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