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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.99, 645.20 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.99, 645.20 and 247.47 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.99 : 645.20 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.99/645.20 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.99x = 645.20 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.99x = 159,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,666.41/429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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