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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.29, 972 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.29, 972 and 424.67 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.29 : 972 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.29/972 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.29x = 972 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.29x = 412,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,775.60/704.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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