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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.56, 592.02 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.56, 592.02 and 355.48 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.56 : 592.02 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.56/592.02 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.56x = 592.02 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.56x = 210,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,451.27/429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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