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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 839.10 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 839.10 and 431.10 is: 595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 839.10 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/839.10 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 839.10 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 361,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,736.01/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.19

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