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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.19, 643.98 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.19, 643.98 and 209.75 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.19 : 643.98 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.19/643.98 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.19x = 643.98 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.19x = 135,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,075.37/429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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