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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 644.40 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 644.40 and 425.76 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 644.40 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/644.40 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 644.40 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 274,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,359.74/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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