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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 560.67 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 560.67 and 328.58 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 560.67 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/560.67 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 560.67 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 184,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,224.95/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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