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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 881.39 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 881.39 and 429.17 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 881.39 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/881.39 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 881.39 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 378,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,264.00/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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