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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 878.40 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 878.40 and 429.68 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 878.40 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/878.40 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 878.40 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 377,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,430.91/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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