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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.43 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.43 and 328.38 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.43 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.43 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.43 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 198,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,811.10/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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