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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 913.38 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 913.38 and 429.16 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 913.38 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/913.38 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 913.38 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 391,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,986.16/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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