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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.31 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.31 and 328.86 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.31 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.31 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.31 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 200,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,048.83/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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