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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.59, 1,338.19 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.59, 1,338.19 and 429.68 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.59 : 1,338.19 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.59/1,338.19 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.59x = 1,338.19 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.59x = 574,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,995.75/891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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