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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 630.81 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 630.81 and 329.19 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 630.81 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/630.81 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 630.81 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 207,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,656.34/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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