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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 593.06 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 593.06 and 324.54 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 593.06 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/593.06 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 593.06 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 192,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,470.07/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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