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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 645.04 and 332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 645.04 and 332.14 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 645.04 = 332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/645.04 = 332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 645.04 × 332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 214,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,243.59/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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