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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 643.98 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 643.98 and 314.56 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 643.98 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/643.98 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 643.98 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 202,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572.33/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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