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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.89, 643.63 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.89, 643.63 and 299.20 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.89 : 643.63 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.89/643.63 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.89x = 643.63 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.89x = 192,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570.13/428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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