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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.99, 644.69 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.99, 644.69 and 256.22 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.99 : 644.69 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.99/644.69 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.99x = 644.69 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.99x = 165,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,182.31/429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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