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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 821.14 and 429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 821.14 and 429.58 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 821.14 = 429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/821.14 = 429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 821.14 × 429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 352,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,745.32/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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