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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 656.04 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 656.04 and 327.94 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 656.04 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/656.04 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 656.04 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 215,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,141.35/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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