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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 645.23 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 645.23 and 306.67 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 645.23 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/645.23 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 645.23 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 197,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,872.68/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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