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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.41, 643.88 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.41, 643.88 and 275.25 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.41 : 643.88 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.41/643.88 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.41x = 643.88 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.41x = 177,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,226.59/429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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