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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 981.45 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 981.45 and 431.51 is: 595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 981.45 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/981.45 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 981.45 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 423,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,500.58/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.49

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