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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 645.91 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 645.91 and 329.13 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 645.91 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/645.91 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 645.91 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 212,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,587.54/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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