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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.49, 822.91 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.49, 822.91 and 430.34 is: 593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.49 : 822.91 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.49/822.91 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.49x = 822.91 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.49x = 354,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,126.71/596.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.69

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