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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 999.45 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 999.45 and 429.66 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 999.45 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/999.45 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 999.45 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 429,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,423.69/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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