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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 982.05 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 982.05 and 431.90 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 982.05 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/982.05 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 982.05 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 424,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,147.40/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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