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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 647 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 647 and 293.68 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 647 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/647 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 647 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 190,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,007.73/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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