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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 631.56 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 631.56 and 329.69 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 631.56 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/631.56 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 631.56 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 208,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,215.86/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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