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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 644.88 and 321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 644.88 and 321.79 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 644.88 = 321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/644.88 = 321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 644.88 × 321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 207,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,515.94/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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