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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.87, 592.86 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.87, 592.86 and 305.94 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.87 : 592.86 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.87/592.86 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.87x = 592.86 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.87x = 181,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,379.59/429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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