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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 494.78 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 494.78 and 289.45 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 494.78 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/494.78 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 494.78 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 143,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,210.15/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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