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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 592.63 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 592.63 and 329.23 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 592.63 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/592.63 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 592.63 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 195,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,111.57/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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