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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 643.32 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 643.32 and 320.94 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 643.32 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/643.32 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 643.32 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 206,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,467.12/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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