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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 591.75 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 591.75 and 317.30 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 591.75 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/591.75 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 591.75 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 187,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,762.28/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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