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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 592.79 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 592.79 and 298.89 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 592.79 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/592.79 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 592.79 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 177,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,177.51/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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