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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 835.97 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 835.97 and 431.48 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 835.97 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/835.97 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 835.97 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 360,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,698.00/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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