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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.87, 643.61 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.87, 643.61 and 325.43 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.87 : 643.61 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.87/643.61 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.87x = 643.61 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.87x = 209,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,452.42/429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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