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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 593.72 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 593.72 and 312.08 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 593.72 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/593.72 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 593.72 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 185,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,283.61/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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