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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 629.52 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 629.52 and 329.19 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 629.52 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/629.52 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 629.52 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 207,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,231.69/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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