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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.35, 1,029.58 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.35, 1,029.58 and 431.60 is: 595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.35 : 1,029.58 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.35/1,029.58 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.35x = 1,029.58 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.35x = 444,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,360.50/746.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.38

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