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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 606.35 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 606.35 and 328.68 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 606.35 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/606.35 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 606.35 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 199,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,295.12/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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