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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 592.65 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 592.65 and 305.19 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 592.65 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/592.65 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 592.65 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 180,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,870.85/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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