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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.65, 822.99 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.65, 822.99 and 430.57 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.65 : 822.99 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.65/822.99 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.65x = 822.99 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.65x = 354,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,354.80/596.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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