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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.81, 644.63 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.81, 644.63 and 275.27 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.81 : 644.63 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.81/644.63 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.81x = 644.63 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.81x = 177,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,447.30/429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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