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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 645.11 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 645.11 and 275.61 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 645.11 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/645.11 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 645.11 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 177,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,800.84/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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