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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.83, 593.52 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.83, 593.52 and 319.79 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.83 : 593.52 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.83/593.52 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.83x = 593.52 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.83x = 189,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,802.45/429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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