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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.31, 643.44 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.31, 643.44 and 305.72 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.31 : 643.44 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.31/643.44 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.31x = 643.44 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.31x = 196,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,712.48/429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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