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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 644.64 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 644.64 and 275.30 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 644.64 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/644.64 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 644.64 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 177,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,471.00/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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