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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.15, 592.71 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.15, 592.71 and 332.09 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.15 : 592.71 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.15/592.71 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.15x = 592.71 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.15x = 196,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,833.06/429.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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