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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 592.81 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 592.81 and 317.62 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 592.81 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/592.81 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 592.81 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 188,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,288.26/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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