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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 644.13 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 644.13 and 331.96 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 644.13 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/644.13 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 644.13 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 213,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,825.39/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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