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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.86, 645.87 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.86, 645.87 and 403.94 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.86 : 645.87 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.86/645.87 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.86x = 645.87 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.86x = 260,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,892.73/429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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