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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 644.49 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 644.49 and 141.02 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 644.49 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/644.49 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 644.49 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 90,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,885.98/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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