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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.63, 913.05 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.63, 913.05 and 429.16 is: 592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.63 : 913.05 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.63/913.05 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.63x = 913.05 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.63x = 391,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,844.54/661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.24

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