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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 821.61 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 821.61 and 431.06 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 821.61 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/821.61 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 821.61 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 354,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,159.10/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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