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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.27, 592.71 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.27, 592.71 and 329.94 is: 455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.27 : 592.71 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.27/592.71 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.27x = 592.71 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.27x = 195,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,558.74/429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.56

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