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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 593.55 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 593.55 and 348.03 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 593.55 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/593.55 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 593.55 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 206,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,573.21/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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