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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 971.04 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 971.04 and 424.04 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 971.04 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/971.04 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 971.04 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 411,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,754.15/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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