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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 882 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 882 and 429.32 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 882 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/882 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 882 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 378,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,660.24/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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