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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 562.49 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 562.49 and 328.64 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 562.49 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/562.49 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 562.49 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 184,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,852.26/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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