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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 840.42 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 840.42 and 431.96 is: 595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 840.42 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/840.42 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 840.42 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 363,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,023.62/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.97

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