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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.35, 642.51 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.35, 642.51 and 307.85 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.35 : 642.51 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.35/642.51 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.35x = 642.51 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.35x = 197,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,793.49/429.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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