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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.79, 823.23 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.79, 823.23 and 431.28 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.79 : 823.23 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.79/823.23 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.79x = 823.23 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.79x = 355,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,042.63/596.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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