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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 644.06 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 644.06 and 210.10 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 644.06 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/644.06 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 644.06 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 135,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,317.01/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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