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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 598.48 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 598.48 and 431.87 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 598.48 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/598.48 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 598.48 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 258,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,462.70/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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