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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 971.37 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 971.37 and 424.37 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 971.37 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/971.37 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 971.37 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 412,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,222.72/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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