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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 631.17 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 631.17 and 329.45 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 631.17 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/631.17 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 631.17 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 207,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,935.80/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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