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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 632.16 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 632.16 and 329.92 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 632.16 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/632.16 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 632.16 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 208,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,562.23/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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