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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 744.93 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 744.93 and 429.57 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 744.93 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/744.93 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 744.93 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 319,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,999.58/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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