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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 644.22 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 644.22 and 302.04 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 644.22 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/644.22 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 644.22 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 194,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,580.21/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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