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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 971.63 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 971.63 and 424.37 is: 585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 971.63 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/971.63 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 971.63 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 412,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,330.62/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.57

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