Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 599.69 and 427.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 431.56, 599.69 and 427.12 is: 593.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.56 : 599.69 = 427.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.56/599.69 = 427.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.56x = 599.69 × 427.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.56x = 256,139.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,139.59/431.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593.52
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