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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 980.90 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 980.90 and 431.08 is: 594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 980.90 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/980.90 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 980.90 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 422,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,846.37/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.70

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