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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 591.66 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 591.66 and 406 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 591.66 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/591.66 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 591.66 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 240,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,213.96/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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