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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.31, 643.15 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.31, 643.15 and 342.64 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.31 : 643.15 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.31/643.15 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.31x = 643.15 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.31x = 220,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,363.99/429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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