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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 644.39 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 644.39 and 306.27 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 644.39 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/644.39 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 644.39 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 197,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,360.51/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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