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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 822.75 and 430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 822.75 and 430.93 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 822.75 = 430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/822.75 = 430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 822.75 × 430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 354,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,547.66/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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