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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 834.98 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 834.98 and 431.55 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 834.98 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/834.98 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 834.98 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 360,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,333.46/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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