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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.64, 644.54 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.64, 644.54 and 141.28 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.64 : 644.54 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.64/644.54 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.64x = 644.54 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.64x = 91,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060.61/429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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