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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 839.18 and 431.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 839.18 and 431.15 is: 595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 839.18 = 431.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/839.18 = 431.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 839.18 × 431.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 361,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,809.34/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.15

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