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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.64, 644.27 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.64, 644.27 and 247.39 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.64 : 644.27 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.64/644.27 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.64x = 644.27 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.64x = 159,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,383.11/429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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