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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 494.04 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 494.04 and 283.98 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 494.04 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/494.04 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 494.04 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 140,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,297.48/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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