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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 631.32 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 631.32 and 328.28 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 631.32 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/631.32 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 631.32 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 207,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,249.73/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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