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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.87, 643.98 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.87, 643.98 and 284.88 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.87 : 643.98 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.87/643.98 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.87x = 643.98 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.87x = 183,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,457.02/429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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