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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.80, 592.95 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.80, 592.95 and 303.95 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.80 : 592.95 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.80/592.95 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.80x = 592.95 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.80x = 180,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,227.15/429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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