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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 600.70 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 600.70 and 328.84 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 600.70 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/600.70 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 600.70 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 197,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,534.19/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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