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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 644.10 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 644.10 and 395.12 is: 592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 644.10 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/644.10 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 644.10 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 254,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,498.40/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.24

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