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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 643.95 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 643.95 and 292.21 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 643.95 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/643.95 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 643.95 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 188,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,167.02/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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