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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 644.28 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 644.28 and 285.15 is: 427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 644.28 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/644.28 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 644.28 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 183,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,716.44/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.91

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