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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 645.89 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 645.89 and 327.11 is: 492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 645.89 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/645.89 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 645.89 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 211,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,272.21/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.29

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