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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.67, 631.38 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.67, 631.38 and 329.93 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.67 : 631.38 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.67/631.38 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.67x = 631.38 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.67x = 208,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,311.20/421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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