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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.45, 644.17 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.45, 644.17 and 285.13 is: 427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.45 : 644.17 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.45/644.17 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.45x = 644.17 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.45x = 183,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,672.19/429.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.69

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