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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.95, 593.69 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.95, 593.69 and 319.92 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.95 : 593.69 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.95/593.69 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.95x = 593.69 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.95x = 189,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,930.34/429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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