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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.76, 592.27 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.76, 592.27 and 305.43 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.76 : 592.27 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.76/592.27 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.76x = 592.27 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.76x = 180,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,897.03/429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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