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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 914.76 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 914.76 and 429.48 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 914.76 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/914.76 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 914.76 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 392,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,871.12/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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