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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.23, 644.91 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.23, 644.91 and 275.23 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.23 : 644.91 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.23/644.91 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.23x = 644.91 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.23x = 177,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,498.58/429.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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