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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 644.03 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 644.03 and 151.70 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 644.03 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/644.03 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 644.03 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 97,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,696.51/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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