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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.76, 593.22 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.76, 593.22 and 313.48 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.76 : 593.22 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.76/593.22 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.76x = 593.22 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.76x = 185,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,962.61/429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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