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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 644.08 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 644.08 and 275.38 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 644.08 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/644.08 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 644.08 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 177,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,366.75/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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