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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.57, 643.86 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.57, 643.86 and 308.07 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.57 : 643.86 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.57/643.86 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.57x = 643.86 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.57x = 198,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,353.95/429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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