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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.82, 850.26 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.82, 850.26 and 429.70 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.82 : 850.26 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.82/850.26 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.82x = 850.26 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.82x = 365,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,356.72/615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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