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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 971.15 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 971.15 and 424.11 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 971.15 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/971.15 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 971.15 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 411,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,875.49/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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