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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.97, 812.45 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.97, 812.45 and 431.96 is: 595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.97 : 812.45 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.97/812.45 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.97x = 812.45 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.97x = 350,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,943.74/588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.87

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