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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.51, 643.82 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.51, 643.82 and 292.22 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.51 : 643.82 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.51/643.82 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.51x = 643.82 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.51x = 188,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,134.81/429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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