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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 642.99 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 642.99 and 402.02 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 642.99 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/642.99 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 642.99 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 258,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,494.84/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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