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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 592.26 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 592.26 and 303.45 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 592.26 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/592.26 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 592.26 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 179,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,721.30/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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