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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 971.87 and 424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 971.87 and 424.31 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 971.87 = 424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/971.87 = 424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 971.87 × 424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 412,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,373.10/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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