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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 592.43 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 592.43 and 413.61 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 592.43 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/592.43 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 592.43 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 245,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,032.90/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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