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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.06 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.06 and 328.68 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.06 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.06 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.06 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 206,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,759.44/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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