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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.66 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.66 and 275.76 is: 413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.66 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.66 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.66 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 177,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,770.06/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.64

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