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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 605.93 and 431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 605.93 and 431.62 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 605.93 = 431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/605.93 = 431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 605.93 × 431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 261,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,531.51/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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