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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 643.68 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 643.68 and 292.72 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 643.68 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/643.68 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 643.68 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 188,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,418.01/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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