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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 981.65 and 431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 981.65 and 431.83 is: 595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 981.65 = 431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/981.65 = 431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 981.65 × 431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 423,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,908.23/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.84

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