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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 913.47 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 913.47 and 429.26 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 913.47 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/913.47 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 913.47 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 392,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,116.13/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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