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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 820.33 and 429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 820.33 and 429.19 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 820.33 = 429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/820.33 = 429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 820.33 × 429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 352,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,077.43/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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