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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 643.41 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 643.41 and 290.25 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 643.41 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/643.41 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 643.41 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 186,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,749.75/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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