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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.82, 971.36 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.82, 971.36 and 424.20 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.82 : 971.36 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.82/971.36 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.82x = 971.36 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.82x = 412,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,043.93/703.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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