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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.75, 593.31 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.75, 593.31 and 326.07 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.75 : 593.31 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.75/593.31 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.75x = 593.31 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.75x = 193,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,460.59/429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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