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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 592.50 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 592.50 and 319.38 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 592.50 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/592.50 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 592.50 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 189,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,232.65/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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