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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.50, 644.25 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.50, 644.25 and 284.17 is: 426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.50 : 644.25 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.50/644.25 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.50x = 644.25 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.50x = 183,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,077.19/429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.25

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