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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 592.92 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 592.92 and 347.12 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 592.92 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/592.92 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 592.92 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 205,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,814.39/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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