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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 836.99 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 836.99 and 429.57 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 836.99 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/836.99 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 836.99 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 359,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,543.65/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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