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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.39, 823.03 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.39, 823.03 and 430.67 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.39 : 823.03 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.39/823.03 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.39x = 823.03 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.39x = 354,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,455.31/596.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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