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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 602.64 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 602.64 and 328.71 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 602.64 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/602.64 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 602.64 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 198,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,092.66/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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