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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 655.49 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 655.49 and 328.39 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 655.49 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/655.49 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 655.49 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 215,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,255.54/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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