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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.61, 643.87 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.61, 643.87 and 326.58 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.61 : 643.87 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.61/643.87 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.61x = 643.87 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.61x = 210,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,275.06/429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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