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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 644.54 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 644.54 and 344.25 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 644.54 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/644.54 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 644.54 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 221,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,881.17/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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