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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.88, 633.72 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.88, 633.72 and 329.88 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.88 : 633.72 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.88/633.72 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.88x = 633.72 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.88x = 209,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,051.55/422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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