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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.39, 822.64 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.39, 822.64 and 430.85 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.39 : 822.64 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.39/822.64 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.39x = 822.64 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.39x = 354,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,432.93/596.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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