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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.69, 644.79 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.69, 644.79 and 404.07 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.69 : 644.79 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.69/644.79 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.69x = 644.79 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.69x = 260,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,540.30/429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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