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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 640.99 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 640.99 and 403.27 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 640.99 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/640.99 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 640.99 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 258,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,492.04/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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