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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.82, 593.40 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.82, 593.40 and 331.54 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.82 : 593.40 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.82/593.40 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.82x = 593.40 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.82x = 196,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,735.84/429.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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