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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 643.70 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 643.70 and 246.40 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 643.70 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/643.70 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 643.70 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 158,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607.68/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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