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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.12 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.12 and 305.50 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.12 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.12 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.12 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 196,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,473.16/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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