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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.05, 642.92 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.05, 642.92 and 284.46 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.05 : 642.92 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.05/642.92 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.05x = 642.92 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.05x = 182,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,883.60/429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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