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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.64, 644.45 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.64, 644.45 and 155.63 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.64 : 644.45 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.64/644.45 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.64x = 644.45 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.64x = 100,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,292.53/429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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