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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.66, 556.84 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.66, 556.84 and 329.09 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.66 : 556.84 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.66/556.84 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.66x = 556.84 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.66x = 183,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,250.48/403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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