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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.89, 882.16 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.89, 882.16 and 429.70 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.89 : 882.16 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.89/882.16 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.89x = 882.16 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.89x = 379,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,064.15/639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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