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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 907.13 and 429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 907.13 and 429.65 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 907.13 = 429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/907.13 = 429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 907.13 × 429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 389,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,741.72/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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