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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.86, 593.33 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.86, 593.33 and 305.79 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.86 : 593.33 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.86/593.33 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.86x = 593.33 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.86x = 181,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,432.85/429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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