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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.50, 645 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.50, 645 and 319.84 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.50 : 645 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.50/645 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.50x = 645 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.50x = 206,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295.19/429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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