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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.88, 913.40 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.88, 913.40 and 429 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.88 : 913.40 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.88/913.40 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.88x = 913.40 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.88x = 391,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,846.46/661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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