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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 645.88 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 645.88 and 283.97 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 645.88 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/645.88 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 645.88 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 183,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,411.87/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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