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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 590.55 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 590.55 and 410.67 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 590.55 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/590.55 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 590.55 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 242,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,518.95/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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