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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 645.57 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 645.57 and 328.05 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 645.57 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/645.57 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 645.57 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 211,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,779.24/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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