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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.99, 645.06 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.99, 645.06 and 256.80 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.99 : 645.06 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.99/645.06 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.99x = 645.06 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.99x = 165,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651.41/429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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