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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.26, 821.71 and 430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.26, 821.71 and 430.19 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.26 : 821.71 = 430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.26/821.71 = 430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.26x = 821.71 × 430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.26x = 353,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,491.42/596.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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