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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.91, 643.71 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.91, 643.71 and 293.22 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.91 : 643.71 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.91/643.71 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.91x = 643.71 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.91x = 188,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,749.75/429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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