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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 644.28 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 644.28 and 419.28 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 644.28 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/644.28 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 644.28 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 270,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,133.72/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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