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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.90, 593.31 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.90, 593.31 and 319.68 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.90 : 593.31 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.90/593.31 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.90x = 593.31 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.90x = 189,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,669.34/429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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