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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.03, 913.59 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.03, 913.59 and 429.16 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.03 : 913.59 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.03/913.59 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.03x = 913.59 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.03x = 392,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,076.28/662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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