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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 981.14 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 981.14 and 431.33 is: 595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 981.14 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/981.14 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 981.14 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 423,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,195.12/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.19

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