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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 644.40 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 644.40 and 414.45 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 644.40 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/644.40 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 644.40 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 267,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,071.58/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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