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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 591.84 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 591.84 and 319.32 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 591.84 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/591.84 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 591.84 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 188,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,986.35/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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