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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 881.75 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 881.75 and 429.09 is: 591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 881.75 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/881.75 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 881.75 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 378,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,343.55/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.92

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