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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 646.71 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 646.71 and 388.20 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 646.71 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/646.71 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 646.71 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 251,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,052.82/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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