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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 604.36 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 604.36 and 328.59 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 604.36 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/604.36 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 604.36 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 198,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,587.06/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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