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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 916.82 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 916.82 and 429.42 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 916.82 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/916.82 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 916.82 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 393,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,700.84/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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