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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 971.72 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 971.72 and 420.51 is: 580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 971.72 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/971.72 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 971.72 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 408,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,621.10/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.37

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