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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 597.78 and 429.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 597.78 and 429.81 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 597.78 = 429.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/597.78 = 429.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 597.78 × 429.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 256,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,929.58/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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