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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.81, 644.99 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.81, 644.99 and 247.56 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.81 : 644.99 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.81/644.99 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.81x = 644.99 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.81x = 159,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,672.49/429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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