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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.04, 638.50 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.04, 638.50 and 413.68 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.04 : 638.50 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.04/638.50 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.04x = 638.50 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.04x = 264,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,134.68/429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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