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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 629.25 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 629.25 and 329.31 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 629.25 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/629.25 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 629.25 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 207,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,218.32/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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