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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.09, 581.84 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.09, 581.84 and 328.67 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.09 : 581.84 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.09/581.84 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.09x = 581.84 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.09x = 191,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,233.35/422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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