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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.63 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.63 and 247.03 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.63 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.63 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.63 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 159,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,242.95/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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