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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 730.46 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 730.46 and 431.50 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 730.46 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/730.46 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 730.46 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 315,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,187.68/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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