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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 581.88 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 581.88 and 328.72 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 581.88 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/581.88 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 581.88 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 191,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,275.59/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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