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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.89 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.89 and 86.47 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.89 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.89 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.89 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 42,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791.68/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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