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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 913.70 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 913.70 and 429.64 is: 592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 913.70 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/913.70 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 913.70 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 392,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,562.07/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.90

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