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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.85, 971.70 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.85, 971.70 and 424.16 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.85 : 971.70 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.85/971.70 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.85x = 971.70 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.85x = 412,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,149.29/703.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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