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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 882.90 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 882.90 and 429.90 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 882.90 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/882.90 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 882.90 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 379,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,558.71/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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