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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 643.69 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 643.69 and 305.93 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 643.69 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/643.69 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 643.69 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 196,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,923.40/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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