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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.53, 644.49 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.53, 644.49 and 247.07 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.53 : 644.49 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.53/644.49 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.53x = 644.49 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.53x = 159,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,235.76/429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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