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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 454.08 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 454.08 and 328.73 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 454.08 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/454.08 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 454.08 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 149,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,269.72/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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