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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 604.98 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 604.98 and 328.02 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 604.98 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/604.98 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 604.98 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 198,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445.54/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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