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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.20, 644.16 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.20, 644.16 and 292.04 is: 438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.20 : 644.16 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.20/644.16 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.20x = 644.16 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.20x = 188,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,120.49/429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.30

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