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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.02, 681.54 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.02, 681.54 and 429.14 is: 590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.02 : 681.54 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.02/681.54 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.02x = 681.54 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.02x = 292,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,476.08/495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.84

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