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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 971.55 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 971.55 and 424.04 is: 585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 971.55 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/971.55 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 971.55 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 411,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,969.08/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.40

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