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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,229.94 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,229.94 and 429 is: 643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,229.94 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,229.94 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,229.94 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 527,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,644.26/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.50

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