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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.61, 592.64 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.61, 592.64 and 305.32 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.61 : 592.64 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.61/592.64 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.61x = 592.64 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.61x = 180,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,943.32/429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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