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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.24, 971.73 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.24, 971.73 and 424.29 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.24 : 971.73 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.24/971.73 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.24x = 971.73 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.24x = 412,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,295.32/704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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