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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 867.78 and 429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 867.78 and 429.63 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 867.78 = 429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/867.78 = 429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 867.78 × 429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 372,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,824.32/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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