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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.63, 837.96 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.63, 837.96 and 429.22 is: 642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.63 : 837.96 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.63/837.96 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.63x = 837.96 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.63x = 359,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,669.19/559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.69

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