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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 607.70 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 607.70 and 328.20 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 607.70 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/607.70 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 607.70 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 199,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,447.14/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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