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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 976.09 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 976.09 and 431.31 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 976.09 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/976.09 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 976.09 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 420,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,997.38/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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