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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 881.37 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 881.37 and 429.30 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 881.37 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/881.37 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 881.37 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 378,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,372.14/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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