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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.58, 823.04 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.58, 823.04 and 430.43 is: 593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.58 : 823.04 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.58/823.04 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.58x = 823.04 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.58x = 354,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,261.08/596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.82

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