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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 981.01 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 981.01 and 431.48 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 981.01 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/981.01 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 981.01 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 423,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,286.19/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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