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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 982.00 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 982.00 and 431.96 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 982.00 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/982.00 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 982.00 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 424,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,180.35/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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