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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 644.84 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 644.84 and 213.32 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 644.84 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/644.84 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 644.84 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 137,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,557.27/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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