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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 644.61 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 644.61 and 256.55 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 644.61 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/644.61 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 644.61 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 165,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,374.70/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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