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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 644.07 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 644.07 and 210.18 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 644.07 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/644.07 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 644.07 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 135,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,370.63/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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