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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 981 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 981 and 431.04 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 981 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/981 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 981 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 422,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,850.24/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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