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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 862.97 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 862.97 and 429.21 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 862.97 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/862.97 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 862.97 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 370,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,393.21/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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