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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.67, 882.42 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.67, 882.42 and 429.90 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.67 : 882.42 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.67/882.42 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.67x = 882.42 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.67x = 379,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,352.36/639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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