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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 833.96 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 833.96 and 328.32 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 833.96 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/833.96 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 833.96 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 273,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,805.75/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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