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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.70, 644.55 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.70, 644.55 and 405.40 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.70 : 644.55 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.70/644.55 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.70x = 644.55 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.70x = 261,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,300.57/429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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