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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 591.90 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 591.90 and 304.72 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 591.90 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/591.90 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 591.90 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 180,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363.77/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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