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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 644.35 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 644.35 and 256.34 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 644.35 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/644.35 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 644.35 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 165,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,172.68/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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