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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 644.08 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 644.08 and 293.16 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 644.08 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/644.08 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 644.08 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 188,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,818.49/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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