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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 592.89 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 592.89 and 295.65 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 592.89 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/592.89 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 592.89 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 175,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,287.93/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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