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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 591.10 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 591.10 and 346.58 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 591.10 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/591.10 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 591.10 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 204,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861.83/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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