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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 644.94 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 644.94 and 327.12 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 644.94 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/644.94 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 644.94 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 210,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,972.77/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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