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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 630.90 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 630.90 and 329.46 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 630.90 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/630.90 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 630.90 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 207,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,856.31/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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