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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 654.03 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 654.03 and 328.32 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 654.03 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/654.03 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 654.03 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 214,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,731.13/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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