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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 648.81 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 648.81 and 329.90 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 648.81 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/648.81 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 648.81 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 214,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,039.17/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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