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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.17, 971.52 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.17, 971.52 and 424.30 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.17 : 971.52 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.17/971.52 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.17x = 971.52 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.17x = 412,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,212.20/704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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