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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 591.78 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 591.78 and 291.24 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 591.78 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/591.78 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 591.78 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 172,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,350.01/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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