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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 604.42 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 604.42 and 328.12 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 604.42 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/604.42 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 604.42 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 198,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,322.29/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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