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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 629 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 629 and 329.44 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 629 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/629 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 629 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 207,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.76/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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