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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.51, 592.95 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.51, 592.95 and 297.48 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.51 : 592.95 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.51/592.95 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.51x = 592.95 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.51x = 176,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,390.77/429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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