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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 606.21 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 606.21 and 328.26 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 606.21 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/606.21 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 606.21 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 198,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,994.49/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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