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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.74, 643.32 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.74, 643.32 and 292.54 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.74 : 643.32 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.74/643.32 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.74x = 643.32 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.74x = 188,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,196.83/429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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