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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.99, 593.06 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.99, 593.06 and 325.09 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.99 : 593.06 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.99/593.06 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.99x = 593.06 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.99x = 192,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,796.25/429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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