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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.27, 642.52 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.27, 642.52 and 305.80 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.27 : 642.52 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.27/642.52 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.27x = 642.52 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.27x = 196,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,482.62/429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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