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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.18, 592.56 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.18, 592.56 and 313.35 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.18 : 592.56 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.18/592.56 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.18x = 592.56 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.18x = 185,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,678.68/429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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