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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 630.72 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 630.72 and 329.24 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 630.72 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/630.72 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 630.72 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 207,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,658.25/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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