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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.42, 640.43 and 407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.42, 640.43 and 407.95 is: 608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.42 : 640.43 = 407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.42/640.43 = 407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.42x = 640.43 × 407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.42x = 261,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,263.42/429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.41

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