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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.25, 592.62 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.25, 592.62 and 325.57 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.25 : 592.62 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.25/592.62 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.25x = 592.62 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.25x = 192,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,939.29/429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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