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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 643.71 and 299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 643.71 and 299.05 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 643.71 = 299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/643.71 = 299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 643.71 × 299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 192,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,501.48/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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