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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.56, 644.53 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.56, 644.53 and 210.32 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.56 : 644.53 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.56/644.53 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.56x = 644.53 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.56x = 135,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,557.55/429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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