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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.98, 645.04 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.98, 645.04 and 328.52 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.98 : 645.04 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.98/645.04 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.98x = 645.04 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.98x = 211,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,908.54/429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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