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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 645 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 645 and 412.68 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 645 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/645 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 645 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 266,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,178.60/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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