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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 629.44 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 629.44 and 329.44 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 629.44 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/629.44 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 629.44 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 207,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,360.32/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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