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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 553.90 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 553.90 and 329.61 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 553.90 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/553.90 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 553.90 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 182,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,570.98/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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