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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 835.79 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 835.79 and 429.40 is: 643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 835.79 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/835.79 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 835.79 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 358,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,884.05/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.26

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