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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 881.73 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 881.73 and 429.42 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 881.73 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/881.73 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 881.73 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 378,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,632.50/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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