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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.76, 643.56 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.76, 643.56 and 339.04 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.76 : 643.56 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.76/643.56 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.76x = 643.56 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.76x = 218,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,192.58/429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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