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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 913.60 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 913.60 and 429.16 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 913.60 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/913.60 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 913.60 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 392,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,080.58/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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