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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 642.66 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 642.66 and 378.45 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 642.66 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/642.66 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 642.66 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 243,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,214.68/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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