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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.65, 592.95 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.65, 592.95 and 311.66 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.65 : 592.95 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.65/592.95 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.65x = 592.95 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.65x = 184,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,798.80/429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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