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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.56, 644.62 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.56, 644.62 and 247.04 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.56 : 644.62 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.56/644.62 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.56x = 644.62 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.56x = 159,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246.92/429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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