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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 981.15 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 981.15 and 431.46 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 981.15 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/981.15 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 981.15 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 423,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,326.98/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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