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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.90, 592.88 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.90, 592.88 and 346.98 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.90 : 592.88 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.90/592.88 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.90x = 592.88 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.90x = 205,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,717.50/429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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