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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 644.07 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 644.07 and 210.09 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 644.07 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/644.07 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 644.07 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 135,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,312.67/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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