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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 882.06 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 882.06 and 429.80 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 882.06 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/882.06 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 882.06 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 379,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,109.39/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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