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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 655.47 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 655.47 and 328.41 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 655.47 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/655.47 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 655.47 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 215,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,262.90/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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