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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 914 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 914 and 429.36 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 914 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/914 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 914 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 392,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,435.04/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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