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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 971.24 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 971.24 and 423.86 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 971.24 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/971.24 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 971.24 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 411,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,667.93/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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