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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 605.75 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 605.75 and 328.20 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 605.75 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/605.75 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 605.75 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 198,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,807.15/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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