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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 582.72 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 582.72 and 329.28 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 582.72 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/582.72 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 582.72 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 191,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,878.04/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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