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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 559.98 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 559.98 and 328.08 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 559.98 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/559.98 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 559.98 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 183,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,718.24/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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