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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 644.69 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 644.69 and 327.11 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 644.69 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/644.69 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 644.69 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 210,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,882.14/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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