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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 886.77 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 886.77 and 429.18 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 886.77 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/886.77 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 886.77 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 380,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,583.95/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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