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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 683.37 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 683.37 and 429.80 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 683.37 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/683.37 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 683.37 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 293,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,709.01/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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