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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 592.70 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 592.70 and 347.16 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 592.70 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/592.70 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 592.70 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 205,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,761.73/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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