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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 643.36 and 404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 643.36 and 404.99 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 643.36 = 404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/643.36 = 404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 643.36 × 404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 260,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,549.12/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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