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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.75, 631.19 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.75, 631.19 and 329.63 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 631.19 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/631.19 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 631.19 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 208,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,054.36/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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