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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.98, 644.55 and 384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.98, 644.55 and 384.14 is: 575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.98 : 644.55 = 384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.98/644.55 = 384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.98x = 644.55 × 384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.98x = 247,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,597.44/429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.83

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