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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 643.43 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 643.43 and 209.64 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 643.43 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/643.43 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 643.43 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 134,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,887.62/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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