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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 971.91 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 971.91 and 424.40 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 971.91 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/971.91 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 971.91 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 412,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,473.74/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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