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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 630.63 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 630.63 and 329.43 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 630.63 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/630.63 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 630.63 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 207,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,748.44/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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