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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 971.21 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.96, 971.21 and 423.98 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.96 : 971.21 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.96/971.21 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.96x = 971.21 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.96x = 411,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,776.54/703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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