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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 914.55 and 429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 914.55 and 429.50 is: 592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 914.55 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/914.55 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 914.55 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 392,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,799.23/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.65

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