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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 629.67 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 629.67 and 329.12 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 629.67 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/629.67 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 629.67 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 207,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,236.99/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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