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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 729.48 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 729.48 and 430.68 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 729.48 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/729.48 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 729.48 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 314,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,172.45/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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