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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 644.25 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 644.25 and 213 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 644.25 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/644.25 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 644.25 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 137,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,225.25/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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