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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.71, 982.06 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.71, 982.06 and 431.90 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.71 : 982.06 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.71/982.06 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.71x = 982.06 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.71x = 424,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,153.99/711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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