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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 605.92 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 605.92 and 328 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 605.92 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/605.92 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 605.92 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 198,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,741.76/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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