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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 890.66 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 890.66 and 429.11 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 890.66 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/890.66 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 890.66 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 382,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,191.11/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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