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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.52, 671.28 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.52, 671.28 and 328.84 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.52 : 671.28 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.52/671.28 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.52x = 671.28 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.52x = 220,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,743.72/486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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