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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 641.18 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 641.18 and 404.40 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 641.18 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/641.18 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 641.18 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 259,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293.19/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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