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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 644.88 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 644.88 and 105.28 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 644.88 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/644.88 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 644.88 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 67,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892.97/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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