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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.42 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.42 and 329.82 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.42 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.42 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.42 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 161,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,420.50/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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