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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 628.65 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 628.65 and 329.18 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 628.65 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/628.65 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 628.65 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 206,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,935.86/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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