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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 592.44 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 592.44 and 305.74 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 592.44 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/592.44 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 592.44 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 181,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,132.61/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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