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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 981.45 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 981.45 and 431.24 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 981.45 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/981.45 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 981.45 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 423,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,235.59/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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