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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 632.62 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 632.62 and 329.56 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 632.62 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/632.62 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 632.62 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 208,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,486.25/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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