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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 971.84 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 971.84 and 424.46 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 971.84 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/971.84 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 971.84 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 412,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,507.21/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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