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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 668.76 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 668.76 and 429.92 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 668.76 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/668.76 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 668.76 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 287,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,513.30/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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