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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 918.61 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 918.61 and 429.40 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 918.61 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/918.61 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 918.61 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 394,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,451.21/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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