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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 643.88 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 643.88 and 246.78 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 643.88 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/643.88 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 643.88 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 158,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,896.71/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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