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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.49, 645.29 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.49, 645.29 and 275.48 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.49 : 645.29 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.49/645.29 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.49x = 645.29 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.49x = 177,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,764.49/429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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