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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 981.33 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 981.33 and 431.36 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 981.33 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/981.33 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 981.33 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 423,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,306.51/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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