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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.47, 642.68 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.47, 642.68 and 378.44 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.47 : 642.68 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.47/642.68 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.47x = 642.68 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.47x = 243,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,210.71/429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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