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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 644.55 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 644.55 and 234.59 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 644.55 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/644.55 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 644.55 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 151,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,201.76/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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