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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 644.13 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 644.13 and 291.07 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 644.13 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/644.13 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 644.13 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 187,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,484.43/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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