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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.68 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.68 and 326.39 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.68 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.68 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.68 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 182,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,343.14/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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