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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 605.58 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 605.58 and 328.04 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 605.58 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/605.58 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 605.58 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 198,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,654.46/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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