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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 582.68 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 582.68 and 329.11 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 582.68 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/582.68 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 582.68 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 191,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,765.81/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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