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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 644.26 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 644.26 and 314.36 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 644.26 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/644.26 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 644.26 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 202,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,529.57/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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