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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.06, 594.84 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.06, 594.84 and 414.03 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.06 : 594.84 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.06/594.84 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.06x = 594.84 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.06x = 246,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281.61/429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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