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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.30, 744.62 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.30, 744.62 and 429.04 is: 592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.30 : 744.62 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.30/744.62 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.30x = 744.62 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.30x = 319,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,467.76/539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.37

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