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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 820.83 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 820.83 and 429.90 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 820.83 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/820.83 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 820.83 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 352,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,874.82/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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