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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 644.12 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 644.12 and 385.12 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 644.12 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/644.12 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 644.12 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 248,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,063.49/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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