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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 644.37 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 644.37 and 292.93 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 644.37 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/644.37 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 644.37 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 188,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,755.30/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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