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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.80, 592.86 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.80, 592.86 and 311.63 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.80 : 592.86 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.80/592.86 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.80x = 592.86 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.80x = 184,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,750.00/429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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