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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 655.29 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 655.29 and 328.05 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 655.29 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/655.29 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 655.29 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 214,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,967.88/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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