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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 630.72 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 630.72 and 329.28 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 630.72 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/630.72 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 630.72 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 207,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,683.48/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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