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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.75, 593.06 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.75, 593.06 and 319.75 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.75 : 593.06 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.75/593.06 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.75x = 593.06 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.75x = 189,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,627.85/429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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