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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.56, 644.76 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.56, 644.76 and 401 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.56 : 644.76 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.56/644.76 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.56x = 644.76 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.56x = 258,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,548.76/429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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