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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 643.28 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 643.28 and 209.62 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 643.28 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/643.28 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 643.28 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 134,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,844.35/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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