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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.81, 835.63 and 429.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.81, 835.63 and 429.29 is: 643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.81 : 835.63 = 429.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.81/835.63 = 429.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.81x = 835.63 × 429.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.81x = 358,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,722.35/557.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.10

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