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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 882.35 and 429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 882.35 and 429.49 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 882.35 = 429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/882.35 = 429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 882.35 × 429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 378,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,958.35/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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