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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 644.66 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 644.66 and 276.18 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 644.66 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/644.66 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 644.66 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 178,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,042.20/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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